We will introduce the STEP nutrition information and the Food Nutrition
Guide as important literature that people should have.

Skin Care – Being proactive in caring for your skin is imperative
to avoid skin breakdown and possible hospitalization.

Pressure relief
• In-chair pushups
• Position-changing while in the chair and while in bed
• We will present a range of pressure-relieving seat cushions that
are available for different types of chairs and various disabilities.

Inspection and care for the skin
• Inspecting your skin with a mirror
• Keeping skin clean and dry
• Lotions that can be used to maintain healthy skin

Wound Care
Signs to look for in a pressure ulcer

Procedures if you detect a wound
• Contact a doctor immediately
• Stay off the wound until you have a professional examine it
• If necessary, get to the Emergency Room immediately

We discuss treatment for a wound so as to avoid hospitalization or surgery.

Muscle Strengthening

We discuss and demonstrate maximizing a person’s functional muscle
use for the purpose of improving the quality of:
• Mobility
• Transferring techniques
• Circulation
• Independence and self-esteem

A healthy body can create a healthy state of mind. We will demonstrate
a variety of different exercises for a range of disabilities.

Self-esteem and Dealing with Depression

We discuss topics that directly affect the outcome of some of our behaviors
when forced to face a life-altering event like a disability.
• Denial
• Sadness
• Anger
• Acceptance

We discuss the importance of establishing your own support network
• Family and Friends
• Spirituality
• Connecting with nature
• Hobbies – getting back to your old ones and establishing
new ones
• Investigating different activities for yourself